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In a conflict that hopefully will not be settled by jousting knights in shining armor, a producer of one medieval show is suing another, claiming it's a copycat.
Medieval Times USA Inc., which produces medieval dinner shows in several locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, is suing Pirate's Dinner Adventure Inc., which presents a show in Orlando, Fla., and Buena Park, Calif., according to the Orlando Business Journal.
The focus of the lawsuit is Camelot Knights Dinner Adventure in Orlando, which involves a tournament with knights, horses and medieval battles that is narrated and hosted by actors portraying King Arthur and his court.
Medieval Times claims the new show, which was announced July 16, was too similar to its own. Its lawsuit states Pirate's Dinner Adventure's “acts have caused and will cause significant damages, including lost sales and profits in an amount to be determined, and irreparable harm to Medieval Times.”
Perhaps they can call upon the spirit of Merlin to mediate their dispute, or maybe find a round table to sit around and negotiate.
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